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Financial Advice
In debt and don't know where to turn? Then it is time to think about getting help. You are not alone - there is lots of help and support available in Islington, offering free, confidential and independent advice. Islington Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)You can also…Find a GP, Dentist
To find a local Islington doctor or dentist, use NHS My Health London.Find Children's Centres and Bright Start Services
Bright Start Islington is our name for services for under fives and their families and includes our Start for Life (from conception to 2) and Family Hubs offer. Find children's centres, and discover what's going on for families with under 5s including indoor, outdoor and online…Finding and choosing childcare, how to apply
You can use this directory to find childcare. Or contact our friendly Family Information Service team: 020 7527 5959; email See also our information on Paying for Childcare and Free early learning and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Childcare explained!Finding job and apprenticeship vacancies
Looking for a job or apprenticeship? Want to know where to search? Try looking at the suggestions below: Islington Council is one of the biggest employers in Islington and offers a huge range of jobs including apprenticeships. Take a look at Jobs and careers with Islington and…Finding jobs and apprenticeships
Help with finding a job or apprenticeship Do you know where to look for job vacancies? Need help to improve your CV or prepare for an interview? Start your job search by looking in the Latest vacancies and other opportunities section, and at the information…Finding somewhere to live
There are lots of housing choices for people with learning disabilities who come from Islington. You may want to live with other people and share support or you may want to live on your own and be as independent as possible. Whatever is right for…First Tier Tribunal (SEN and Disability)
The Tribunal (part of the First-tier Tribunal [Health, Education and Social Care Chamber]) hears appeals against decisions made by Local Authorities in relation to children’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. It also hears disability discrimination claims against schools.Five tips for anyone thinking about using skunk
You don’t have to smoke skunk! finding other, less risky, forms of cannabis can be hard; but it’s better to use something else if you can find it. But remember also you don’t have to smoke weed at all. You won’t necessarily enjoy it, and…Food Shopping Support
Do you need support and help with shopping? Do you need someone to help you to set up online shopping or support you with a regular food shop? There is lots of help and support available in Islington, offering free, confidential and independent advice. Shopping for…Foster a child
Fostering is caring for someone else’s child in your own home. Foster carers look after babies, children and young people who are often distressed about being separated from their family. Foster carers keep children healthy and safe and help them develop their life skills. Being…Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees (FdA, FdSc) are ... ... employment-related higher education qualifications. which have been designed with employers to meet their requirements and are: offered by universities, colleges, and some further education colleges (accredited by higher education institutions). in vocational subjects, such as housing, social care,…Free childcare and early learning for 2, 3 & 4 year olds - free 15 hours, free 30 hours
Quick links to apply for free early education and childcare: 15 hours free for some 2-year-olds 15 hours free for all 3- and 4-year-olds 30 hours free for some 3- and 4-year-olds Some families can get 15 hours free childcare and early education, per week…Free School Meals
For information on free school meals, visit our webpage on the council website.Full-time study at a school sixth form or college
There are courses to suit all interests and students of all abilities Courses and qualifications include: A levels are level 3 academic qualifications that usually take two years to complete and are assessed by exams. At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English and maths,…Funding for children with SEND
Funding for Islington Mainstream Schools Funding for all schools includes money that they should use to support children with additional needs Funding for SEND Pupils Funding for children and young people comes under three main headings (or 'elements')Further Education and SEND
Since 1 September 2014, the above institutions have had a duty to: Co-operate with the LA on arrangements for young people with SEND Admit a young person if the institution is named in an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan Have regard to the SEND…Gap year - pros and cons
There are pros and cons to taking a gap year You need to think about how taking a gap year will affect your future plans. A well thought out and planned gap year can look good on your CV and develop useful skills. Gap years…GCSEs - General Certificate of Education - Level 1 and 2
GCSEs are the qualifications most young people take in Years 10 and 11 This is also known as Key Stage 4. They are usually studied over two years but in some schools young people will start studying their GCSEs in Year 9. GCSEs are offered in…Getting Around
Islington has excellent transport links. However, transport is one of the main barriers to social inclusion and it can still be difficult for some disabled people to get out and about. Transport providers are not yet legally required to make the 'reasonable adjustments' that would…Going out
Most people like to go out to a club, a restaurant, a show or sporting event. A little planning before you go will mean you all have a great time without spending too much money, getting separated or drinking too much. It is great fun…GPs (Doctors / General Practitioners) in Islington
General Practice provides a holistic service to all their registered patients, whatever their needs or circumstances. Services available include: routine proactive care urgent and acute care for everyone maternity care delivery of the healthy child programme care for people in their last years of life.…Groundworks, site management and landscaping
Local site management and groundwork services.Grow my Brain: your baby's development
Baby development Research shows that babies who feel safe and secure experience better brain development, even when they're still inside their mother’s tummy. Watch these eight short videos for ideas of loving interactions you can do with your baby, before and after they’re born, to…Have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan? Looking for education and training opportunities?
If you're leaving school and moving on you will need to have a plan for what you want to do next. It may feel a bit scary but you will get help to make decisions from a careers adviser, your teachers, people who know you, your parents and…Health
Find information about Health services and providers that support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities by using the links below or type a keyword into the search boxHealth and safety at work
There are rules and regulations that apply to lots of workplaces to help keep you safe and well at work Your employer has to ensure that you have a safe working environment. There should be training and protection, such as safety boots or guards on…Health information for children who are electively home educated
Islington School Health Services are available to support every home educated child. If you would like to access any support, or would like to speak with a school nurse contact the Nursing Team and a School Nurse will get back you within 48 hours. You can…Health services
Sometimes we take good health for granted. But if you need medical help or information check out NHS Choices at any time for advice on any health question, contact T: 111.Healthy lives
Although it can be tough to do the right things, the benefits for mind and body of a healthy lifestyle are well known: you have more energy. you don’t get ill so often (as a result of a boosted immune system) you feel happier (as…Help and support for parents and carers of teenage children
Supporting your teenager Parenting can be very rewarding and very challenging. Many parents find their teenager’s behaviour worrying and knowing how best to support your teenager as a parent or carer can be difficult. There are a range of organisations, both locally and nationally, that…Help for Families New to Islington
Have you recently moved to Islington and have children aged 0-25? For information about support and services available in your new local area, contact Islington FIS (Family Information Service). Useful links: 1. Activities and support for families with Under 5s at Bright Start Islington venues 2. Finding childcare: Islington…Help for New Parents in Islington
If you have just had a baby and need information about support and services available in your local area, contact Islington FIS (Family Information Service). Islington FIS helps families with children aged 0-25. Useful links for new parents 1. Registering the birth of your child 2. New…Help to get out and about
Staying as active as you can and connecting with other people are an essential part of maintaining good health and well-being. It’s not always easy to do this on your own. Here are someof the ways you can access help and support to get out…Help us develop our services
When parents and professionals work together, recognising each other’s expert knowledge, informed decisions are made that make the best use of people’s time and money. Working together helps: Professionals understand how to develop services that meet the needs of families Parents understand complexities and challenges…Helping your child to learn
There are a range of local and national resources, services and activities to help parents support their child's development and learning. Parents can sign up for the Bright Start Bright Ideas newsletter, which is full of tips and ideas on how to support with early…Holidays - childcare and things to do
Holiday childcare playschemes operate each holiday, apart from Christmas. If you need information and advice about support with childcare costs, including tax-free childcare or childcare through Universal Credit, contact Islington's Family Information Service, 020 7527 5959; fis@islington.gov.uk or visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk There are a limited number of…Holidays and Trips
Tourism for All (TFA) have a website with travel advice, transport information and is a useful directory that lists places to visit, accommodation to stay in and much more. Open Britain is a directory of accessible accommodation and travel in the UK. It’s available online…Home and family
Are you worried about your family and things at home? Most families have problems at some time. This can include serious illness, a death, money problems, family members not getting on, or finding it difficult to talk about problems. All this can affect you in…Homeless, or thinking of leaving home?
If you are thinking of leaving home and want to talk to someone about it ... ... you can contact Childline, a free confidential helpline for young people T: 0800 1111. If there are problems at home and you have moved out and are homeless, there…Homeless?
If you are homeless or feel you cannot continue living at your present address because of difficulties at home, get advice straight away. Living on the streets can be dangerous, there are people that can help you find somewhere safe to stay, look at the…Homelessness
If you are homeless or are likely to be become homeless in the near future you can contact the Housing Aid team for some initial advice and assistance. You can also look in the 'Support for Homeless People' category in Links for Living for useful…Homeworking
People work from home for all kinds of reasons doing a range of jobs They work across many sectors, for example admin and secretarial work, call centre work, childminding, computing, hairdressing, home tutoring, manufacturing, online sales, pet minding or product parties. More people are working from home…Honours degrees
There are many types of degree including ... Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Education (BEd) Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Degrees are offered by colleges and universities in a huge range of subjects, for example: vocational, such…Hospitals
If you, or someone you know, needs hospital treatment or tests, you now have a wide choice as to where and when you get it. You have free choice for hospital treatment and can choose to get treatment from any NHS hospital in England and…Housing Network
In a housing network you will live in your own home, which is usually a council or housing association flat. There will be other people living in flats nearby who are also part of the housing network.Housing networks are for people with learning disabilities who…Housing Queries
For information about a range of housing issues, visit the Housing section of Islington's website.Housing Repairs
If you need repairs to your home this web page gives information about who to contact to arrange repairs.Council tenantsYou can find out how to report repairs on our webpages. There are different ways to report a repair depending on who manages your property.If you…